My Fishing Blog

I know it’s been awhile since my last entry but it’s not because I haven’t been fishing.  Between work and two daughters my “free time” has dwindled to small moments of time in between things to do.  My boat has been down at Boat-Tec getting painted and new carpet so I’m really excited about that and can’t wait to see what Tommy has come up with for the Ranger.  It’s definitely going to be weird not having the old yellow and red Ranger that everyone around Florida seems to recognize. The fishing on the lake has been tremendous with weekend tournaments taking excess of 30lbs to win.  I’ve been fortunate to win quite a few tournaments this year … [Read More...]

Bio Information

INTRODUCTION:Captain Juan Ruiz is a licensed U.S.C.G. guide and a professional fisherman specializing on Lake Okeechobee and has won numerous tournaments on lakes all over Florida. Captain Juan competes in Everstart Series, Wal-Mart BFL, B.A.S.S. Weekend Series, TBF Federation, and numerous other regional tournament trails. Captain Juan is a former B.A.S.S. Federation Tournament winner and has had several Top 5 finishes in the BFL’s along with numerous local tournament victories. In 2005 Captain Juan and his team partner won the Okeetantie Team Trail Anglers of the Year title, which is considered to be the most … [Read More...]

Fishing Guide

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            If you are looking to go on a Professional Guided fishing trip with your best interest in mind you have found the right place.  Bass fishing on the top circuits like the FLW Outdoors and BassMasters Series Trail for over 11 years, as well as guiding on Lake Okeechobee and the Florida Everglades for the past several years, has provided me with the skills and knowledge to have the best bass fishing trips and charter in Florida. I … [Read More...]